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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.60, 1,253.66 and 662.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.60, 1,253.66 and 662.35 is: 993.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.60 : 1,253.66 = 662.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.60/1,253.66 = 662.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.60x = 1,253.66 × 662.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.60x = 830,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,356.77/835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.73

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